Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 16, 2026

10 Best Movies Like The Hunley

If you loved The Hunley, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
The Cruel Sea

The Cruel Sea

1953★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Hunley for fans of History & War & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

At the start of World War II, Cmdr. Ericson is assigned to convoy escort HMS Compass Rose with inexperienced officers and men just out of training. The winter seas make life misera...

#2
Greyhound

Greyhound

2020★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Hunley for fans of War & Action & Drama. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

A first-time captain leads a convoy of allied ships carrying thousands of soldiers across the treacherous waters of the "Black Pit" to the front lines of WWII. With no air cover pr...

#3
Operation Pacific

Operation Pacific

1951★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Hunley for fans of War & Action & Drama. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

During WWII, Duke E. Gifford is second in command of the USS Thunderfish, a submarine which is firing off torpedoes that either explode too early or never explode at all. It's a di...

#4
K-19: The Widowmaker

K-19: The Widowmaker

2002★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Hunley for fans of History & War & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

When Russia's first nuclear submarine malfunctions on its maiden voyage, the crew must race to save the ship and prevent a nuclear disaster....

#5
Kursk

Kursk

2018★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Hunley for fans of History & Action & Drama. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Barents Sea, August 12th, 2000. During a Russian naval exercise, and after suffering a serious accident, the K-141 Kursk submarine sinks with 118 crew members on board. While the f...

#6
Glory

Glory

1989★ 7.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Hunley for fans of History & War & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Robert Gould Shaw leads the US Civil War's first all-black volunteer company, fighting prejudices of both his own Union army and the Confederates....

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